08/02/2011
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"We need to have in mind, No. 1, obviously national security interests because of the importance of some of the metals."
"Senator Risch will operate in the ranking member capacity."
"I know we'll have a couple of rounds here. At least I want to pursue further discussion about royalty and the best way to prescribe royalties."
"Regardless of the Mining Act of 1872 or any other law, we are not going to allow the Boise River to be polluted by any mine legally permitted or not legally permitted."